bplanGURU
Wednesday, March 31, 2004
This just made me laugh.
ABCNEWS.com : If You Kick a Robotic Dog, Is it Wrong?: "Practically speaking, from PETA's perspective, it really doesn't matter what you do to a tin object.'"
Monday, March 29, 2004
83% of funds raised in 2003 unspent
US venture capital overhang reaches $68bn
Friday, March 26, 2004
Here's a win-win.
Daily Yomiuri On-Line
Kauffman Study looks at the role of women in the VC industry
New Report First to Analyze Women's Roles in Venture Capital Industry; Kauffman-Funded Study Finds Industry Dominated by Males
Free resources to help businesses get started:
Cool Aid
Wednesday, March 24, 2004
Woody Tasch interview
From tidepool.org, an interview with Woody Tasch the CEO of Investor's Circle.
Tidepool | Features
Wednesday, March 17, 2004
NY State aims to entice VC firms
Newsday.com - AP Regional
Massinvestor publishes VC Directory
Southeast Venture Capital Directory Now Available; Directory is the First Exclusively Devoted to Southeastern U.S. Based Venture Capital Firms
Sunday, March 14, 2004
SCORE Volunteer Shares All
Here's a nice interview with a SCORE volunteer outlining the components of a business plan and some fund-raising strategies.
heraldtribune.com: Southwest Florida's Information Leader
Friday, March 12, 2004
Age Gracefully The Life of Your Online Marketing Plan
Here's an excellent article about the importance of having, and revisiting, a marketing plan.
Age Gracefully The Life of Your Online Marketing Plan
Thursday, March 11, 2004
Broadband Usage Surges
In San Diego home broadband use surpassed dial-up late in 2003. Boston is split 50-50.
More Internet users leaping to broadband
Neah Power
Here's a nice example of the process that a company, Neah Power, went through in defining, and redefining, their business model.
Neah Power Systems � A seed stage venture capital model
Wednesday, March 10, 2004
San Antonio Business Planning Workshop
"This is a workshop for those planning to start a new business and for business owners who have never written a business plan. The major components of a business plan will be discussed in detail and a case study will be used as an example. Learn why the business plan is an important tool: in determining market feasibility, projecting costs, developing strategies and planning for contingencies; for long-range planning and when submitting a financial proposal."
March 12, 2004 9am-12pm
Ladies Who Launch
Ladies Who Launch is partnering with Funk Ventures for its 2004 Search for Success business idea competition. $10k goes to the winner!
Ladies Who Launch
Contest Application
VC Indian Style
Here's an interesting article on the state of VC in India. The author makes the point that even with its huge population and seemingly gigantic market opportunities- new businesses are slow to take hold because "success is often shaped by a combination of social circumstance and government role".
The author cites vaccines as an example of what should/could be a great opportunity. Instead,"a new vaccine will enjoy only limited market penetration due to the meagre resources of the public health system."
Venture Capital in India
Tuesday, March 09, 2004
Just for Men
Here's a new product from the hair dye folks. Cool execution of a tried and true marketing concept: the try before you buy testdrive.
Just For Men TryOut
Friday, March 05, 2004
Hmmm, You mean a great idea and no competition isn't enough?
Highlights from a recent VC symposium in San Antonio:
Entrepreneurs told how to grab share of venture capital
